Trump picks longtime aide Will Scharf as new top White House lawyer
President Donald Trump announced that Will Scharf will become the White House counsel, succeeding David Warrington. Warrington is departing to join the private sector. The transition is set to occur on September 1.
- ▪Trump posted the announcement on social media on Sunday.
- ▪Will Scharf has served as a longtime aide to the president.
- ▪David Warrington will leave the White House counsel position for a private sector role.
- ▪The change in counsel will take effect on September 1.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 3 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 1 right.
- ▪ Trump Names Will Scharf as White House Counsel — NYT — US
- ▪ Trump says Will Scharf will replace David Warrington as White House counsel in September — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Trump appoints staff secretary Will Scharf as new White House counsel — The Guardian — World
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By Natalie Allison and Dan DiamondPresident Donald Trump has named Will Scharf as the next top White House lawyer, replacing David Warrington, who is “going on to the Private Sector,” Trump wrote in a social media post Sunday.The change in the office of White House counsel will take place Sept. 1. CommentsSign up
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